RSC Books Blog

Nucleic acids have numerous biological functions and have been exploited as diagnostic tools, drug molecules, biosensors and nanostructures.  The properties and function can be further enhanced by adding conjugates such as fluorophores, small molecular and enzymes.  These attachments help to promote recognition properties, stabilise against degradation and facilitate detection.

DNA Conjugates and Sensors, recently published in the RSC Biomolecular Sciences series and edited by Keith Fox and Tom Brown describes these useful tools that have been used for disease identification and treatment and forensic applications. 

Written by leaders in the field and describing the preparation, properties and applications of DNA conjugates, this book will be of interest to a wide variety of researchers, including those working in analytical chemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, molecular pharmacology, structural and molecular biology.

Learn more about DNA conjugates here.

A good understanding of the organic chemistry of drug degradation is essential when considering the stability, efficacy and safety of a drug product.  A poor understanding of these mechanisms could result in an ineffective drug and could affect the shelf life of the product.

Organic Chemistry of Drug Degradation authored by Min Li is the latest book to be published in the RSC Drug Discovery Series.  Written by an expert in the field with firsthand experience of drug design and development, the book discusses degradation pathways and mechanisms, regulatory requirements and guidelines.

Complemented by drug degradation case studies, this book will provide an invaluable resource for medicinal chemists, pharmaceutical and analytical scientists working in both academia and industry.

Learn more about degradation here.